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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.83, 711.84 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.83, 711.84 and 368.72 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.83 : 711.84 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.83/711.84 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.83x = 711.84 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.83x = 262,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,469.64/515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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